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'''Riichi''' {{kana|立直}} or {{kana|リーチ}} is | '''Riichi''' {{kana|立直}} or {{kana|リーチ}} is the most common [[List of yaku|yaku]] in the game. Any closed hand that reaches [[tenpai]] can declare "riichi", gaining this yaku. It occurs in ≥40% of winning hands across various platforms and professional settings. | ||
Declaring riichi is not mandatory. Players may decline to declare riichi, keeping the hand's tenpai status hidden - this is a tactic known as [[damaten]]. Various game scenarios should be considered before calling riichi, such as current point standing and available tiles. | Declaring riichi is not mandatory. Players may decline to declare riichi, keeping the hand's tenpai status hidden - this is a tactic known as [[damaten]]. Various game scenarios should be considered before calling riichi, such as current point standing and available tiles. | ||